He retired in 2000 after over 30 years with Minster Machine Corporation. Since retiring, he has worked in building maintenance and construction. He was a member of Only Believe Ministries church in Botkins.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Peter Doseck officiating. Burial is at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.

Calling is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, and 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church.